One in Four Young Adults in America Vape Nicotine 💨

What We're Showing

This graphic shows the share of Americans aged 19 to 30 who have vaped in the past 12 months, based on data from the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research.

Data is for 2023, based on 4,810 respondents.

Key Takeaways

• Since 2017, the share of U.S. young adults that vape nicotine has nearly doubled while cigarette smoking hovers near all-time lows.
• Cannabis vaping has risen at an even faster rate, likely influenced by legalization across roughly half of U.S. states.
• Given its rising prevalence, 15 U.S. states have imposed a ban on flavored vapes or online sales, with California recently banning retailers from selling flavored e-cigarettes in January 2025.